yes the episode was not at par but don't get all stressed... they will bounce back.. or so we hope.
I too had hoped that Khushi would handle it flawlessly today and be satisfied that she did something so special for him and that too all on her own. But perhaps the Cvs had something else in mind..
as for the pay cheque... lets not be harsh.. he is doing his job well.
if he isnt getting a hair cut it could probably be in agreement with the PH.. after all the stubble was their idea, as it is the 'in' thing.. so who knows.